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Big Magic

By: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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Publisher's Summary

Listeners of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process and showing us all just how easy it can be.

By sharing stories from her own life as well as from her friends and the people who have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear.

Whether you long to write a book, create art, cope with challenges at work, embark on a long-held dream, or simply to make your everyday life more vivid and rewarding, Big Magic will take you on a journey of exploration filled with wonder and unexpected joys.

©2015 Elizabeth Gilbert. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic Reviews

"Gilbert dares us into adventures of worldly discovery." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"Smart but unpretentious, funny, warm, and generous. By the end of one of her books, you feel as if she is your friend, too." ( San Francisco Chronicle)

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my favorite book, i just luuv this, Elizabeth gilbert is amazing to listen to, i can play this over an over always finding Big Magic full of magic.. why? well you must get this..💜

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Life-Changing

I almost didn't purchase this book after reading several mediocre reviews, but I'm eternally grateful I did. Never have a read something that has changed my perspective so profoundly and altered my life in such an incredible way. Beautifully read by the author, Big Magic is captivating and packed full of wisdom, humour, and truth. I recommend this to everyone.

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Love love love

This is the second time I have read/heard Big Magic forever it will be an inspiration
Thankyou

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Gets good around chapter four

This booo has really helped me a lot as a creative and I found it at the perfect time. More specifically, the advice to support my art instead of expecting my art to support me has shown me how my pursuits to make my living off my creativity is the cause of a lot of suffering at the moment. A lot of great wisdom I’ve never had before; as no one else has shown me how to be a creative x

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Permission to be me!

I love love love this book! I listen to it over and over and over! I'm a musician and artist and this book helps me immensely to get over the fears that come with those territories! What a wonderful and inspiring gift! Thank you thank you thank you Elizabeth! Your generosity of spirit is muchly appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️

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Artist’s Bible

One of the most useful manuals to living a creative life I have ever read. It’s simple yet profound. Definitely champions the Trickster in us, daring us to say “YES” to the ideas which have chosen us.

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Inspiring, empowering and funny

Loved it! It's inspiring, empowering and funny. It's even more magnificent because it's read by the author herself. Finished it in two days.

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A beautifully written inspiring story.

Elizabeth beautifully reminds us to live a life filled with curiosity and trying out new things. I love how she looks at passion differently and talks about going for something despite knowing you might fail.

life is afterall all about the small experiences.

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Wow.

Too many gems to mention. You have to read it (or listen to it) and you’ll find the gems you need.

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Highly recommend

When you need a motivational kick up the butt every now and then, this is perfect! She frames up creativity, fear and motivation so well.

Everyone should read this no matter what you do.

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